Kamal Haasan to reveal political party’s name on February 21

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The veteran actor said he intends to challenge the status quo “that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now.

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan will announce his political party’s name on February 21 at Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram and begin a state-wide tour the same day. The tour will be held in phases.

He will begin the journey from Ramanathapuram his hometown and later visit people from the districts of Madurai, Dindigul and Sivagangai. It will mark Haasan’s official entry into politics about which he has been making overtures since last year.“At the commencement of the journey, I intend to announce the name of my political party along with the guiding principles we intend to live by,” Haasan said in a statement on Tuesday.

The veteran actor said he intends to challenge the status quo “that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now”.“However, for this to happen, my thoughts and actions need to collectively resonate with the people,” he said, adding that through the state-wide tour he wants to familiarise himself with the people’s concerns.